Strategic Analysis of a Brazilian Medical Genetics Center, 2014-2015

Elizabeth Artmann's study analyzes strategic challenges within a Medical Genetics Center at a National Health Research Institute in Brazil. The analysis, conducted between December 2014 and June 2015, used institutional databases and workshops with key actors. Findings highlight segments like clinical diagnosis, lysosomal diseases, and genomics, revealing alignment with referral care missions but a need for investment in policy and training.

Use Cases

• Analyzing strategic alignment of healthcare service segments based on the described clinical and research portfolios.
• Studying policy implementation challenges in public health genetics based on the described need for improved planning.
• Modeling resource allocation for specialized medical services based on the identified segments like lysosomal diseases and genomics.
• Investigating collaboration networks between research institutes and clinical referral services as highlighted in the findings.

Strengths

• Analysis is grounded in institution's databases and workshops conducted over a 7-month period from Dec/2014 to Jun/2015.
• Study defines specific strategic segments including clinical diagnosis, lysosomal diseases, and genomics, providing clear analytical dimensions.
• Research incorporates the policy formulation dimension, highlighting its unique role in Brazil's public health system context.

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Provenance

Source

Elizabeth Artmann via paperswithcode.

Collection Method

Démarche Stratégique adapted for research institutes, using institution’s databases and workshops.

Time Range

Data collection and analysis occurred between December 2014 and June 2015.

Geography

Focus is on a National Health Research Institute in Brazil.